Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
1266. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can provide clarity on the new scheme to support the economic development of the inshore fishing fleet (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34974/24]
View answerThe new Inshore Fleet Economic Assessment Scheme (IFEAS) is being introduced in order to support and enable the economic development of the inshore fishing fleet. The purpose of the scheme is to capture information in relation to the current market knowledge and routes to market being used by the inshore fishers, as well as their ability to identify and access new markets.
The scheme will be funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027, which supports the EU common fisheries policy (CFP), the EU maritime policy and the EU agenda for international ocean governance. Full details of eligibility requirements will be advertised in the coming weeks when Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) open the scheme for applications. Once the scheme is opened, details will be available on www.bim.ie/.
